Depression Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

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Judith Upshaw
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Judith (Judy) Ann Upshaw is a licensed substance use therapist who specializes in the treatment of substance and behavioral abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, depression , and trauma. She practices individual, group, family, and couples therapists. Dr. Upshaw received a M. Ed. in Psycho-educational Processes from Temple University, and a Ed. D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. She takes an active person-centered approach to therapy and makes room for personal exploration, questioning, and collaborative problem solving.
(301) 830-4373
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Carole M. Barksdale
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Often we find ourselves overwhelmed by the stress of life. We are challenged by the need to manage anger or cope with depression . Confusion about identifying personal and professional goals may lead to feelings of anxiety and inadequacy. Through therapy one can explore the possible impact of early life relationships, and experiences upon current day struggles. Therapy affords one the chance to recognize what is important and brings us to the self-awareness of the resources we have within to manage feelings and change interfering behaviors.
(301) 321-8346
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Maurine K Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am trained as a psychoanalyst and see many patients up to five times a week with a focus on relationships, intimacy, fears and anxieties, depression , work and parenting issues, and most of all enriching one's life, achieving life goals and a sense of balance in one's life.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
(240) 242-9949
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Becky Granatstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I help people who are depressed .
My clients tell me that I am a down to earth, shock proof therapist who genuinely cares... I have been doing therapy for many years so I can tailor therapy to your individual needs.... I help reduce depression , anxiety, social isolation and teach skills to better handle life's stresses. We may take a cognitive behavioral approach or an arts based approach to improving the quality of your life.... Help is on the way! Please go to my website: www. ACaringPlace. info to see what clients are saying.
(301) 747-3647
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Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Candace Pearson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Candace Pearson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Maryland and Ohio. Candace has 4 years of experience working with different populations, such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience trauma, depression , anxiety, eating disorders, race issues, woman issues, and many more. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Purdue University and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wright State University.
(443) 323-1728
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Kate Amoss
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Is life just too hard? Have you tried everything that you know how to do and nothing helps to make things better? I have been trained to evaluate your situation and to empower you to change your life in ways that you hadn't thought possible. I have a master’s degree in counseling depth psychology, am certified in EMDR, and am a leader in a form of creative exploration called Interplay. My specialties are treating trauma, depression , anxiety, spiritual crises, and coaching to evoke creativity. I primarily work with individuals and groups.
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Bolanle Fanilola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Have you been feeling trapped in the cycle of depression , anxiety, trauma, and or addiction? Do you ever feel like you are running on auto pilot and want to achieve and maintain positive changes in your life? Are you having trouble falling asleep or are you lying awake in the middle of the night? Do you constantly find yourself replaying painful memories in your head, or feel overwhelmed with fears and worries about the future? Has the cycle of addiction made it difficult to live a life worth living? It would be my pleasure to join you on your journey to healing.
(240) 213-9289
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Silver Spring, MD 20906
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iHeal Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
We specialize in anxiety, depression , relationship and family issues, job stress, major life crises, and life transitions.
Are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” Our approaches are tailored to the needs of each individual to help you find long lasting solutions. We can help.
(240) 641-1845
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Our specialties include grief and loss, addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression , and mood disorders.
*Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC, and we are offering in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs during the COVID crisis.* We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
(301) 945-7306
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Petrina E Yemane
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to use a positive psychology to bring insights and empowerment to my clients. Over the past 20 years, I have used Cognitive Behavioral techniques, a Person Centered approach and a warm style of coaching, to support individuals who struggle with mental and emotional difficulties. As a seasoned therapist and trained in EMDR for Trauma, I work with those who have Depression , Anxiety, PTSD, Stress & Anger Management issues and a host of other life struggles. The focus in therapy is to move towards a more stable, healthy and progressive way of living.
(703) 215-1938
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Tonya Frazier
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients who live in Maryland for teletherapy. Please check my areas of focus and specialty before contacting me. I am currently working with clients who want to work through Trauma, Depression , Grief, and Loss. Please copy the link below to read about EMDR therapy. This is the primary method used during sessions to address the issues above. www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
(443) 291-7688
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Mimi Stearman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for a therapist in Silver Spring, MD, you’ll want to contact me. Whether you, your teenager or a family member is depressed , anxious or having relationship problems, I can help you develop the skills needed to improve self-esteem and enhance your relationship with others. I believe that your thoughts and feelings, people and experiences from your past cause negative feelings; anger, sadness, anxiety. People who work with me in therapy, generally feel a sense of well-being and gain the strategies and ability to manage challenges in their life.
(301) 349-1714
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Emilia Casale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Over the course of my practice I have successfully worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including difficulties with self esteem, depression , anxiety, relationships, parenting, ADHD, and career challenges.
Have you been having a hard time finding the joy and balance in your life, despite your best efforts? Have you found yourself feeling down, stressed out, anxious, or just plain burned out? There are many reasons why individuals choose to engage in therapy but no matter what your needs may be, you can rest assured that you are in the right place for a life re-set! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with over 7 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist.
(240) 261-0269
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
Not accepting new clients
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Leidy Magdalena Mena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Including but not limited to: depression , anxiety, and trauma.
¡Saludos! Soy una consejera Latina y bilingüe. Working collaboratively we can explore and develop strategies address your concerns and propel you towards your goals. Together we can help construct a better tomorrow, the tomorrow you and your loved ones always dreamed of.
(240) 661-0295
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Rowan Blackmon
LPC, LCPC, RCT-C
Verified
Verified
My specialties are in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
(240) 213-4609
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Katherine Thorn
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BCN
Verified
Verified
With over twenty years of experience, I have helped many people navigate through difficult situations and life transitions, such as depression , separation and divorce, stress, and loss.
Do you feel empty, lonely, or lost? Do you feel bad about yourself or completely overwhelmed? I am especially good at helping people like you to identify their feelings and figure out what they really want. I believe our feelings are the best guide to set a course for a more satisfying and empowered life. I take a collaborative, comprehensive approach, tailoring tools and strategies to support each unique person.
(703) 288-9595
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Pamela Atueyi
Counselor, LCPC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you are feeling hopeless, depressed , or anxious, perhaps I can help you with this. If you feel you have no support from friends and family, I can be a support to you. Maybe it is childhood trauma you need to unpack. I can help you through it. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients reach their best selves. My goal as a clinician is to feel empowered to take control of their lives and be in optimal health.
(240) 202-1018
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Leo Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW-C
Verified
Verified
Leo also has extensive experience working with patients dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression , trauma, relational issues, work stressors and more.
Leo Fraser is an LCSW-C who has 10+ years of experience serving adults and adolescents seeking help within outpatient facilities, hospitals, and nonprofits. He completed his Masters of Social Work, specializing in mental health. His approach is psychodynamic mixed with CBT and Solution Focused using a collaborative approach. He believes in working in the present using your strengths to accomplish your goals.
(202) 933-6175
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Stephanie Carlyle
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with clients who present with depression , anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and a myriad of other mental and/or behavioral health conditions.
My passion is helping others to live their best and most productive lives. I strive to empower my clients to be their most authentic selves by learning to manage life stressors and to overcome past experiences. I work from an eclectic theoretical approach, using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness, to support clients to learn effective coping strategies and to build self-esteem. My role is to partner with clients to support positive growth and self-actualization. I work with individuals of all ages and their families to develop skills to successfully navigate life’s challenges.
(240) 821-5910
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Elba Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Elba Rivas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Maryland who has over 6 years of experience providing quality mental health services to those seeking help in coping with family conflict, depression , anxiety, life changes/transitions, stress, all forms of abuse, self-exploration, or existential issues. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and completed her Master’s degree in Social Work program from the University of Maryland Baltimore.
(833) 620-1461
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.